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PERFECT YOUR PAINT indoorS
It ’ s hard to achieve a sense of serenity when there ’ s paint chipping from your windowsills and scuffs on your living room walls . Kevin Skelly , marketing manager at Cloverdale Paint , offers a primer for rehabbing your paint job — inside and out
It ’ s an easy way to update the look and feel of a space with just a weekend ’ s work . New paint also helps protect walls and surfaces from everyday wear and tear .
Every four to five years for high-traffic areas ( kitchens , bathrooms and hallways ).
For high-traffic areas , go with 100-percent acrylic paint . “ It ’ s like plastic in a can .”
“ Bringing the outside in — that is , using colours from the landscape — is huge right now .” Think colours from natural materials like glass , stone and metals .
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It protects and rejuvenates exterior surfaces that take a beating from snow , ice , rain and sun .
About every 10 years — or less if existing paint has been noticeably damaged by the elements .
Ask a pro , who ’ ll help select the right product for the surface , be it a fence , wall or deck .
Natural materials : glass , metals and aggregates .
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Let the room ’ s intended use dictate your palette . Do you want a space that ’ s warm and cozy or light and airy ?
Complex greys ( with undertones of blue , red or yellow ) are still big .
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Colour psychology
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“ Exterior paint is usually about curb appeal and assimilating into your neighbourhood .”
For a splash of uniqueness , paint your front door “ a beautiful bright red , purple or green .”
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Good-quality brushes make quick work of cutting in and painting trim . “ Even the best brush ( about $ 20 ) isn ’ t that expensive , but the cheapest will give you a horrific paint finish .” |
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Paint your front door as a DIY project . Hire a professional painter for everything else — and spend your time enjoying the summer . |
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32 Summer 2017
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